Looking for work? Want to present a professional image? Get started by making sure you’re showing up professionally online—and learn how to fix things if you’re not.

In this hands-on workshop, learn how to manage your reputation online and create core materials for creating a positive, work-ready impression on the web--as well as find out what to do--and how to set privacy controls--to create a professional impression on social media.

Google search, Google +, Facebook, and Linked In will be discussed, as well as other tools. We will also talk about how you can do damage control if your social media identity needs some repair.

Bring something to take notes with and bring a wireless enabled laptop or netbook, if you have one. Participants should have a basic knowledge of using a web browser and have Firefox or Google Chrome browers installed (preferred).

Q&A will be a part of the session.

Class fee for session includes class materials, personalized recommendations, and follow-up call with Oakland Local Academy team member within two weeks of the class.

INSTRUCTOR:  Susan Mernit is the founder of Oakland Local and a recognized national expert in using social media for personal branding, business and civic engagement.  Mernit is a nationally active trainer and coach for organizations including The John S and James L Knight Foundation, JAWS (Women in Journalism), and The Knight Digital Media Center at USC Annenberg School of Journalism. She was a Senior Fellow for the Reporting on Health project at USC Annenberg School of Journalism and works as a Circuit Rider for the Knight Community Information Challenge.

ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR: Kwan Booth is Oakland Local Academy's lead trainer and and a co-founder of Oakland Local. He has taught online skills for programs run by The Knight Foundation, Netroots Nation, The Rose Foundation, the Online News Associaiton,  and many other organizations.